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ICF Saves 60% On Your Energy Bills – Canadian Study Proves It

ICF Saves 60% On Your Energy Bills – Canadian Study Proves It

CLEB LABORATORIES THERMAL STUDY PROVES AN INSULATING CONCRETE FORM WALL CAN ACHIEVE UP TO 60% ENERGY SAVINGS AND 58% GREATER R-VALUE/RSI FOR HOME AND BUILDING OWNERS Ottawa, ON., March 27, 2017 – The Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association (ICFMA) recently commissioned CLEB Laboratories (formerly known as Air-Ins […]

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Building a Better House with Concrete

Building a Better House with Concrete

Concrete homes assembled with insulated concrete forms give homeowners a superior comfort, solidity, durability, resistance to natural disasters, quietness, and energy efficiency.     What are insulated concrete forms? Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are hollow blocks or panels composed of expanded polystyrene foam that is stacked up […]

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ICF Foundation Cost

ICF Foundation Cost

How To Calculate The Cost Of ICF Foundations In Southern Ontario The concept of estimating the cost of construction is as much art as it is math. This conclusion is particularly the case of choices related to the custom home building. One person may determine value by […]

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The Need for Energy Efficient Homes

The Need for Energy Efficient Homes

Flying Cars or No Flying Cars, the Future Needs Energy Efficient Homes Our planet will be a very different place in the coming years. By 2050, Earth will be home to another 3 billion people, of which 70% will live in cities. Although many things about the […]

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ICF Foundation Pros and Cons

ICF Foundation Pros and Cons

When building with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs), foundation forms remain in place and provide insulation on each side of the concrete. The foundation of every building is fundamental in the transfer of all loads throughout a building into the ground. In areas where earthquakes and high winds are […]

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Insulated Concrete Forms

Insulated Concrete Forms

Whether you’re building a home or a multi-level commercial structure, you can’t beat the rewards of building with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF). ICFs provide a lightweight, high-strength alternative to using conventional wood frame construction. What are insulated concrete forms? Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) are hollow styrofoam blocks […]

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ICF Foundation Cost

ICF Foundation Cost

One of the first questions asked when planning a home is “How much will my project cost?” Questions involving pricing, can’t be properly answered simply by information posted on the internet, regardless of how much information is supplied in one article. Same goes for the insulated concrete form (ICF) […]

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ICF R-Value – We Call This The ICF Effect

ICF R-Value – We Call This The ICF Effect

 R-value Explained Energy efficient construction is booming, driven by higher fuel prices, record-setting temperatures, and more stringent energy codes. Contractors are pushed to find better solutions for the building envelope. While R-values have been the traditional measure of energy effectiveness, evidence now points to other factors that […]

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Insulated Concrete Forms – FAQ

Insulated Concrete Forms – FAQ

1. What can you build with Insulated Concrete Forms? Cast in place concrete walls for bearing and non-bearing walls that have superior insulation built-in. You can use ICFs for foundations, exterior above grade walls, sound walls, residential, commercial, and industrial walls. ICF concrete construction is also used for […]

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Building With Insulated Concrete Forms

Building With Insulated Concrete Forms

Insulated concrete forms (ICF) is a method of building walls for reinforced concrete ordinarily manufactured with a rigid styrofoam insulation that stays in place as a permanent interior and exterior walls. 9 Things You Should Know Before You Start Building With Insulated Concrete Forms 1. Insulating Concrete […]

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Insulating Concrete Forms – What you need to know

Insulating Concrete Forms – What you need to know

ICF-great-case-study Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) wall most commonly consist of concrete between polystyrene foam, although other form materials such as polyurethane, recycled wood and cement mixtures exist. The foam is usually two flat pieces of either expanded polystyrene (EPS, average R-value of 3.8 per inch) or extruded […]

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How Much Does It Cost to Build With Insulated Concrete Forms?

How Much Does It Cost to Build With Insulated Concrete Forms?

If you’ve ever tried to nail down a hard answer on this subject, you’re probably already familiar with the broad range of estimates out there. To determine the cost to build with Insulated Concrete Forms and to make your search a little easier, we’ve taken a look […]

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How Much Will a Home Built With Insulated Concrete Forms Cost?

How Much Will a Home Built With Insulated Concrete  Forms Cost?

If you’ve ever tried to nail down a hard answer on this subject, you’re probably already familiar with the broad range of estimates out there. To make your search a little easier, we’ve taken a look at the major reports on Insulated Concrete Forms cost throughout the […]

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